Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Anthropology- Sociocultural in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The cultural anthropology faculty prioritizes examining intricate organizations, their institutional frameworks, and their influence on daily life. This approach marks a clear departure from traditional regional or area studies in anthropology. The program also transcends standard classifications like kinship, mythology, religion, politics, and social change. Professors lead pioneering investigations into entities such as corporations, NGOs, technological systems, and governmental structures. Our graduate program attracts students interested in analyzing how institutional frameworks operate across global contexts. These frameworks, distinctly contemporary in nature, are often framed in rational or technical language. Yet they coexist with indigenous knowledge and traditional practices, making ethnographic fieldwork essential to graduate education. With faculty mentorship, students craft tailored methodological approaches for their specific research initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program: A general master's degree in anthropology or equivalent preparation without the master's degree. An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be admitted if the student has a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in graduate work and is approved by the departmental Graduate Admissions Committee. Three letters of recommendation. A writing sample such as a relevant term paper, article submission, etc. Submission of scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
25,660